[amazingone]

albertlee wrote:

Both DSC250 and DSC550 has the same 33dB gain whilst the one from NMS has 36dB. No idea if the 3dB gain made any difference or not. I just got my NMS bundle via normal mail but haven't had the time to try out.

Yeah, the NMS antenna has a higher dB gain than the Funke, but shouldn't be much of a difference.

The thing is the NMS antenna need to stick on the wall, while the Funke antenna got its own stand which is quite good.

[peterchan75]

MaoZeDuo wrote:

I lost my letter. Ida say use ic can already. But bd say need letter. Lol

Go try and see if you are eligible for the free set-top box.
https://starterkit.digitaltv.sg/#redeem

[albertlee]

amazingone wrote:

Yeah, the NMS antenna has a higher dB gain than the Funke, but shouldn't be much of a difference.

The thing is the NMS antenna need to stick on the wall, while the Funke antenna got its own stand which is quite good.

Each has it own merit. For those area with low/poor signal coverage and need to move the antenna around for the sweet spot, NMS is the obvious choice.

[albertlee]

peterchan75 wrote:

Go try and see if you are eligible for the free set-top box.
https://starterkit.digitaltv.sg/#redeem

He/she already got the DTV letter but lost it and was told by IMDA that NRIC can be used as replacement. It just BD (Best Denki) that refuse to accept. That's my understanding.

[giggss]

albertlee wrote:

Cannot be lah! Still got plenty of sellers leh, Sinho is still selling.

https://www.qoo10.sg/item/DVB-T2-MED...ner_no=1305330
https://www.qoo10.sg/item/DVB-T2-DIG...ectedOptions=;
https://www.qoo10.sg/item/OEM-FULL-H...ner_no=1305330


Might want to check out other like Ukobox which has local warranty. But as usual, do you own research first by going thru buyer's feedback.

https://www.qoo10.sg/item/DIGITALBOX...ner_no=1305330

thanks for the fast reply! maybe I entered the wrong search keyword just now lol

[sporeknight76]

albertlee wrote:

Will definitely need to test out all the features as the intention is to use this as backup/spare.

Recording (PVR) is standard feature nowadays, even my cheap China-made STB has it. The question you should be asking is whether it can be play on PC and the answer is no (playable on the STB itself).

No idea what you meant by "Port HD"!

USB port is 2.0.

Thks bro. Port HD is portable hardisk, 1T 2TB. Nw market selling usb3.0 type liao. Shld b able supp rite?

[sporeknight76]

MaoZeDuo wrote:

I lost my letter. Ida say use ic can already. But bd say need letter. Lol

BD also wan to play safe ma. U lost letter yr fault. BD dont accept try the other outlets or thr other 3 authorised retailers lo. Or can order thru online with IMDA rite? They giving NMS STB thru m1.

[albertlee]

sporeknight76 wrote:

Thks bro. Port HD is portable hardisk, 1T 2TB. Nw market selling usb3.0 type liao. Shld b able supp rite?

Yup, support up to 2TB for the NMS STB. Using USB 3.0 HDD on USB 2.0 port not an issue, no need for high data transfer in the first place. Personally, it's better to use flash drive instead.

[MaoZeDuo]

I dont need the setup box... just want that white 550... yea just saying... not blaming bd... uds that they need to make claims... but now really is llst no solution... hn and courts also rejected

sporeknight76 wrote:

BD also wan to play safe ma. U lost letter yr fault. BD dont accept try the other outlets or thr other 3 authorised retailers lo. Or can order thru online with IMDA rite? They giving NMS STB thru m1.

[albertlee]

MaoZeDuo wrote:

I dont need the setup box... just want that white 550... yea just saying... not blaming bd... uds that they need to make claims... but now really is llst no solution... hn and courts also rejected

Bring it up to IMDA lor, they probably didn't inform the retailers about this alternative arrangement.

[amazingone]

albertlee wrote:

Each has it own merit. For those area with low/poor signal coverage and need to move the antenna around for the sweet spot, NMS is the obvious choice.

I have another TV in my home receiving digital TV with a 25dB indoor antenna, with good signal with more than 90% signal strength.

The Funke DSC250 should work well also I hope haha, hopefully can receive some Malaysia channels too.

[albertlee]

amazingone wrote:

I have another TV in my home receiving digital TV with a 25dB indoor antenna, with good signal with more than 90% signal strength.

The Funke DSC250 should work well also I hope haha, hopefully can receive some Malaysia channels too.

Earlier I tested the NMS antenna (passive and active) on my K2 STB and USB TV stick, both also cannot receive MY channels. Actually was wondering what so nice about their FTA channel?

[amazingone]

albertlee wrote:

Earlier I tested the NMS antenna (passive and active) on my K2 STB and USB TV stick, both also cannot receive MY channels. Actually was wondering what so nice about their FTA channel?

Receiving Malaysia channels is a bonus, but during occasions like World Cup now, it's good to have it as they have free live broadcast of most matches.

[albertlee]

amazingone wrote:

Receiving Malaysia channels is a bonus, but during occasions like World Cup now, it's good to have it as they have free live broadcast of most matches.

Not a big deal to me as I can watch it on PC. Was wondering if there are any non Malay related channel?

[amazingone]

albertlee wrote:

Not a big deal to me as I can watch it on PC. Was wondering if there are any non Malay related channel?

There's 8TV which is a channel cater for Chinese viewers in Malaysia. Their Taiwan and HK shows are not dubbed in Mandarin too, which may be good for those who prefer listening to Hokkien and Cantonese.